Mark So and Jhoanna Gan-So are also regular columnists at Manila Bulletin Classified Ads Section, Mark’s column, “Bizmaker” and Jhoanna’s column, “Worklife” is read by hundreds of thousands of people all over the Philippines. Mark is also a regular columnist at Money Sense Magazine where he writes about Forex Trading, his column, “Forex 500” is likewise read by a huge number of traders and investors. He has been featured in several TV and radio shows about business and investing since 2003.

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Today I want to teach those who have a Business or those thinking of starting a business a very simple, very powerful, and almost effortless way to increase profits. And although what I will explain is pretty obvious, most businesses would surprisingly go the complete opposite of what I willHow to Increase Your Business’ Profits with Minimal Effort

So today I wanted to share another piece of my life which I hope will help all those looking for a job and a prosperous career. This is the true story of how I created my own job in a big Telecoms firm back in the early nineties. Now evenThe True Story of How I Created My Own Job

Aside from building businesses, another passion of mine is investing in assets. Both of them are a means to make more money if you know what you are doing, but how money is made between the two are very different.
I’m going to simplify the difference for both of them forThe Difference between Businesses and Investments

Be Generous With Your Talents instead of Money
In part 3, I mentioned that you have to stop your money leeches and at the same time learn to be extremely generous in “kind”. So in this article, I will be expounding on that. Simply put, there are 3 lessons I wantHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 4)

Imagine You Are With Your Friends…
…In a restaurant and the waiter comes with the bill, looks over the table and out of all of your 6 friends, picks you to give the bill to. And it doesn’t matter which set of friends you are with, waiters always look at you…WellBeing A Leader

Over the past year, I’ve written a good number of business advice articles for Manila Bulletin and each of those articles were and still are meant to help as many people as possible. These articles are from my experience and discoveries through a lot of trial and error in “business5 Super Tips For Succeeding In Business!

Is Your Wife Your Equal?
In one of the lighter moments of one of my seminars, a student asked me if my wife was my “Equal”. To which I quickly replied: “No. She is more than me” Of course, the whole classroom erupted with people gushing with corny delight.
The seminar thatDon't Marry Your Equal. Marry Someone "More" Than You!

"Generating Wealth Requires A Thick Skin!"
In my previous article, I talked about how to make a career out of what you are great at. In this article, I will show you that wealth comes faster once you develop a "thick skin" in your pursuit of either a great career, aHow to make money run after you (Part 17)

"Let's Summarize What We've Learned in 9 months"
If you want to make money run after you, please sign up for the Wealth-plan so I can email you my previous articles from the very start.
In this article, I will summarize all the things I've talked about until this point so youHow to make money run after you (Part 19)

This article series is about the story about how I started in business, the hardships I faced, how my wife was instrumental in making me succeed and the most critical decision I made in my life. If you are in debt right now, facing a failed business endeavor or startingBusiness and The Start of A Beautiful Relationship - Part 1

“How To Remove Credit Card Debt Fast”
Do you have what seems to be unmanageable credit card debt? Are you already swearing to cut it up as soon as you pay it off and never use another credit card in your life ever again?
Well, if you are suffering from Credit CardHow to make money run after you (Part 7)

First off, I’d like to thank all of those who visited and commented on my blog for Part 1. For those of you who have not yet read it please click here
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From the comments, it was apparent that everyone has aThe Tale of Two Salesmen (Part 2)

"I Know What I Am Great At, Now What?"
In my previous article, I asked you to answer the question "What are you great at?" If you haven't read that article yet, please sign up for the Wealth-plan on the right so I can email you that and the previous articlesHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 15)

Preparing for "Essential Conversations" On Money
In part 5 of this article series, I talked about the first step in making your marriage a wealth magnet. Of course if you are not yet married, and planning to, Jhoanna and I wish you the same kind of happiness that we have whenHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 6)

Hi Sir Mark,
I'm glad that there are generous people like you sharing precious knowledge which probably others would keep for themselves. I need this and I'm so happy I read your article. Thanks and I'm looking forward in seeing you again. more power to you and your family. God Bless!
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The thought that it takes money to make money is simply ingrained into society when it comes to businesses.
I was interviewed a few months ago for a TV show hosted by Arch Bishop Chito Tagle on ABC 5 and the theme of the show was "Entrepreneurship for nation building inFind The Customer First

The First Step to Making Your Marriage a “Wealth Magnet”
“Who you marry is one of the most important decisions you will ever make if you want to be a success.”
This is not just my belief, but also the belief of one of the wealthiest persons on earth, Mr. John Gokongwei.
QuotingHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 5)

“How to Make Credit Cards Work for You!”
Credit Cards, are the proverbial stepping stone to wealth. This article explains how I use my credit cards so that I minimize my monthly cash flow burden, use it without incurring interest (and get even super discounts in the process) and lastly getHow to make money run after you (Part 8)

Today, I want to start coaching you again on becoming a greater success in whatever you do. I will share with you a simple but powerful truth: “If you want to increase your success, you must:
1.) Know what you really want in life
2.) Have the will and desire to goTo Increase Your Success You Must Have 3 Things

Happy New Year! 2015 is here and we say hello to another year full of surprises, challenges, failures, blessings, successes but more importantly, a great opportunity to be better than you were a year ago.
This article is dedicated to all those who want to make a fresh start for theDecide, Seek, Commit, Do - Why and How I Lost 100lbs in 10 months!

During countless business seminars that I’ve conducted since 2003, one of the most common concerns of people in starting a business is about the risks involved and the fear of failing. A very valid concern indeed, one which to the inexperienced is incredibly intimidating and very limiting to a person’sHOW TO BEAT FAILURE IN BUSINESS

A long time ago, I used to think that the true way to success is to outwit and outmaneuver competition. Truth be told, I am a very competitive person by nature and I hate losing to competition. And I’m sure that a part of you feels the same way deepBusinesspeople are Merchants, Not Warriors!

“The Most Profitable Investment for Entrepreneurs"
In my previous article, I talked about the 3 things to consider before investing in 'assets'. If you haven't read that article yet, please check out part 12 of this article series.
In this article, I want to focus once more on Entrepreneurs and talk aboutHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 13)

“The 3 things to consider before Investing Money"
In my previous article, I talked about Step1: Making Money, and Step 2: Managing Money. If you haven't read that article yet, please read part 11 of the series and sign up for the Wealthplan so I can email you that and theHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 12)

(Continued from Part 1, if you have not yet read it, please click here)
One month before I met my wife, I started to work and turn my troubled business around. So I did what I should’ve done a long time ago, I fired my non-producing General Manager and her cohortBusiness and The Start of A Beautiful Relationship - Part 2

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One of the top questions that I get from people is “What’s a good business to get into?” If you’ve asked this question yourself then you are in luck because in this article I will not only teach you how to100+ Business Ideas to Explore & How to Choose the right one for You!

Ever hear the phrase “From Good to Great?”
The context of the phrase of course is to be better than just good. To be greater than just okay. While that is of course what I believe and strive for in this life as an achiever, I wanted to also take a"Goodness Is Better Than Greatness!"

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Praise for Mark and Jhoanna’s Articles

"hi!

i've been getting updates from businessmaker academy in my email and honestly, i can't remember when i signed up or got the updates. since i was into putting up a business, i stuck to getting updates.

i read this article now and it really makes sense i would want to know more of your seminars but i am here in mindanao. hopefully, i can get to read parts of your seminars soon here in your blog. and i am hoping that soon, i can get to attend one of your seminars.

all the best!"

-Dan Onod

"Thank you for this...it came at just the right time...will try out your suggestions soon...

Keep these helpful posts coming!

Thanks!"

-Trina Simon

"I agree with you Mark when you said that everyone starts at zero and experience is the best teacher of all. I have met people who consider themselves guru in money matters and gives free advices even if they do not have the experience and knowledge to back it up. When I decided to go into forex, some people advised against it saying its too risky, ill lose money, stocks are better and so forth even if they don't even have the basic background how forex trading really works. Now that I'm into forex I have learned that gaining experience can sometimes be painful since you will most likely learn from your mistakes and you really have to rise from your failure and try again. I still consider myself work in progress in regards of my forex trading however I would prefer it to be this way than to just say forex is risky and you will lose money and pretend that I know what I am talking about.

Anyway, loving and enjoying your articles :) More power!"

-Aileen Esparago

"Hi Sir Mark,
I'm glad that there are generous people like you sharing precious knowledge which probably others would keep for themselves. I need this and I'm so happy I read your article. Thanks and I'm looking forward in seeing you again. more power to you and your family. God Bless!"

-David Aristorenas

"Hi Mark,

I love this article. Indeed, very true.

Most people live lives that are suggested (or more likely dictated) to them by other people and end up as victims. I believe that we can choose our own destiny and you nailed it with the power of suggestion.

Thanks again!"

-Bryan Uy

"That was awesome Mark. it is truly inspires me while reading your articles. More power to you. Hope I could pass by to attend in one of your Seminars."

More Praise Still for Mark and Jhoanna’s Articles

"Wow! Truly inspiring!... I hope more people get to read this. I would love to share this to others if you don't mind.

Congratulations Sir for knowing your life's purpose and living your dream. I hope to meet you soon.

May you continue to bring inspiration to others. God bless always. :-)"

-Kenneth Crisostomo

"Hi Mark,

Nice article. I like your concept. Making a business in a bite-size and more manegeable scale. How I wish I can arrange one day to go for your seminar. By the way I'm an OFW and currently working here in UAE. Being separated from my pecious family is quite an ordeal as I work here in abroad. I really need to do something to have a reasonable and concrete source of cashflow in the Philippines to end my abroad job.

As I started receiving email from your group, a spark of idea of doing a business in food catering or a small restaurant have been ringing in my mind since then. As I was saying, I'm thingking of ending my career as an OFW. I want do this food business and be with my family. As an OFW, my wife & I managed to save some significant amount of money and we're really want to do the venture the moment my contract here in UAE expires (that's almost 2 years from now).

I know that I need to invest first in acquiring relevant informations how to make this "small business" sustainable and make it progressive as the operations goes on. I do hope that your group can enlighten me further about this endeavor. I'll be having my next annual vacation soon. I really want to have a seat in your 7-Point Formula Course/Seminar."

-Roy Adrian Cornell

"i liked the part where you advised not to live just below your means but analyze your expenses and doing substitution instead of Good expenses.... useful first step in meeting one's financial goals....thanks !"